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Kearny Riverbank Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Kearny, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Kearny Riverbank Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Park offering a spot for walking and a chance to see colorful fall foliage.

What runners say about Kearny Riverbank Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (87 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice and clean park for walking your dogs and great for family fun”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Stunningly beautiful red leaves 🍁 we deserve to take some shots for loved ones here in the fall season”

I rated 5 starts due to a special moment I had with my dog,sitting at a bench admiring the river. If you'd like to take your dog for a long walk,that's not the place. It only has a narrow path to walk in and its kinda close to the road..but there's a dog park not too far away from there on the same road. (Passaic ave)

★★★★★ — Paulo , Nov 2020

Nice little scenic spot. Quick spot to take photos or take your mind off things

★★★★★ — 360Luxury , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 87 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Stunningly beautiful red leaves 🍁 we deserve to take some shots for loved ones here in the fall season”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“I rated 5 starts due to a special moment I had with my dog,sitting at a bench admiring the river.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Kearny Riverbank Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitekearnynj.org
  • Phone(201) 955-7400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Kearny Riverbank Park

479 Passaic Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.